Things you may know, not know, or may not want to know, or are not bothered either way, but will know if you read on, but only if you remember ...

, or will, perhaps forever, but not necessarily, never know if you don’t … about santa crua, California

The university is pretty liberal. It’s a clothing optional university campus, and every year they have a ‘naked run’ with hundreds of participants (or particinopants he he). Up until only a few years ago, students were not graded and did not have to sit any exams

Santa Cruz was one of the first places where the medical use of marijuana was condoned. In 2003, the Santa Cruz City Council became the first City Council in the U.S. to denounce the Iraq War. It has a Democrat council, and is home to lots of liberal and humanitarian activist organisations

It’s the home of O’Neil surf clothing and Big Whoop. Several scenes from the 1987 film The Lost Boys (Michael?) were filmed at distinctive locations in Santa Cruz, including the boardwalk and Wharf.

Its 49% male; 82.7% 18 and over (including the highest percentage -17% being 25-34 years old); and 78% white (including 17% hispanic/latino). In short, I won’t really be an outsider

Santa Cruz has a Mediterranean climate (cool, wet winters and warm, mostly dry summers). Due to its proximity to Monterey Bay, fog is a common feature during the night and morning hours, especially in the summer. Right now, its 17 degrees Celsius (62 degrees Fahrenheit) and sunny with 78% humidity. There are an average of 65 days with measurable rain annually